In this lively and heartfelt episode of The Blind Chick, Penn and Moses recap their recent blindfolded cornhole tournament, sharing laughs, insights, and the importance of focus in blind navigation. Their conversation segues beautifully into the main interview with Jared Ciner, founder of Spirit Club, a fitness organization on a mission to make physical health accessible and inclusive for all people, regardless of ability.
Jared shares the personal and professional journey that led him to create Spirit Club, a revolutionary platform that offers both live and on-demand fitness classes designed with accessibility at their core. He discusses the human right to fitness, building confidence through adaptive movement, and why taking up space—physically and socially—is an act of empowerment.
Penn shares her own experiences with Spirit Club, explaining how it has not only helped her stay active but also helped her build confidence in moving freely as a person with vision loss. Jared also dives into Spirit Club’s group exercise experience, technology innovations, community impact, and the belief that fitness is not a privilege—it’s a right.
🔗 Contact Information:
Guest: Jared Ciner
Website: https://spirit-club.org
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⏱️ Chapter Markers:
00:00 – Welcome to The Blind Chick + Cornhole recap
02:10 – Sound, focus, and how blind folks dominated the game
04:30 – Why blind folks listen better (and win more)
06:55 – Introducing Jared Ciner and Spirit Club
08:50 – Jared’s story: Psychology, fitness, and a missing link
11:15 – Building an accessible fitness platform from scratch
13:45 – What “inclusive fitness” actually looks like
16:20 – Online classes, group sessions, and on-demand options
18:30 – Penn’s personal story: building confidence through movement
21:00 – Creating authentic connection through live-class recording
22:45 – The mission: Fitness is a human right
24:30 – Taking up space, building confidence, and pushing back against shame
26:00 – Final thoughts + Promo for Spirit Club and Aftersight Hike